¡Hakai (The Broken Commandments)[Priced-down Reissue]
¡Japanese Movie
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[Machine Translation] [The film is based on Toson Shimazaki's novel of the same title, which depicts the tragedy of Buraku discrimination in Japan, and is directed by master filmmaker Kon Ichikawa. Following "On Fire" and "Bonchi", Raizo Ichikawa and Kon Ichikawa teamed up to make this film. Beautiful cinematography by Miyagawa Kazuo with deep shadows and dignified music by Akutagawa Yasunshi. In addition to a splendid cast including Hiroyuki Nagato, Rentaro Mikuni, Nakamura Ganjiro, Haruko Sugimura, and Kyoko Kishida, this film marks the debut of Shiho Fujimura, who took her stage name from the original author and her character's name. --The film is about an elementary school teacher in Iiyama, Shinshu, who follows his father's dying wish and vows not to reveal to anyone his identity as a member of a discriminated Burakumin tribe. When Rentaro Inoko, a beloved activist for the liberation of the Burakumin, asks Ushimatsu if he too will remain a coward for the rest of his life, Ushimatsu follows his father's commandment, but rumors begin to circulate that Ushimatsu is a Burakumin. One day, Inoko falls victim to a deadly blade in the middle of his life. Ushimatsu finally makes up his mind, tells the principal everything, and is forced out of his position. Shiho, the daughter of a colleague, and her students see him off.
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theatrical trailer, photo gallery, and staff & cast profile
Original Release Year: 1962
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